EXTRAORDINARINESS Synonyms: 48 Similar Words

extraordinariness

noun

Definition of extraordinariness

as in remarkableness

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Noun

Veterans, retirees and lawmakers spoke out — against its scale, its cost, its lack of Congressional approval, its gaudiness, its intrusion on nearby Arlington National Cemetery and more — next to a mockup made of tarp.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of gaudiness

Noun

The pace of the Sorkinian banter is meaningful beyond its showiness.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
My feelings about Dudamel as an interpreter have ranged from irritation at his turn-it-up-to-11 showiness to admiration for his ability to make listeners hear music afresh.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of showiness

Noun

The fun of watching Curran perform on The Gilded Age comes from her grandiosity, a heightened level of delivery seen more often onstage than onscreen.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
An emotional buildup isn’t new for them, but the clarity with which its alt-rock grandiosity is captured is—a result of trusting producer Alex Farrar, at Asheville’s Drop of Sun Studio, for the first time.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

Definition of grandiosity

Noun

The richness of our culture and heritage, as well as the strength of our nation are inextricably linked to our openness and our history of welcoming others.

— Eric J. Gertler, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Cold-weather textures such as suede and velvet lend richness, while unexpected shades and prints provide an antidote to the sea of black, chocolate, and tan that typically dominates the winter accessories circuit.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of richness

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